Charoite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties
Luster
Pearly, Fibrous, Chatoyant
Pearly, Vitreous
Pleochroism
NilArthur Thomas
Distinct
Dispersion
Not Available
Not Available
Transparency
Translucent
Not Available
Refractive Index
1.545-1.560
1.565-1.625
Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
Crystal System
Triclinic
monoclinic
Birefringence
0.009
0.040-0.050
Clarity
Translucent
Not Available
Charoite and Zinnwaldite Optic Character
Charoite and Zinnwaldite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Charoite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Charoite and Zinnwaldite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.
Charoite and Zinnwaldite Transparency
Similar to their colors, Charoite and Zinnwaldite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Charoite is Translucent while Charoite is Translucent in appearance.